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Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

2025 Tesla Model X
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “I Just Fell Into the Tesla Loaner Trap. I Dropped Mine Off, and I Get This Model X Loaner With 700 Miles On It, They Can Keep My Model 3”
By Denis Flierl on
Dennis Clotter dropped off his Tesla Model 3 for service and got a shiny new Model X loaner with only 700 miles, he's in love. "They can definitely keep that Model 3! I'm about to be a fugitive... I'm not giving it back." Is this an upgrade gone too far?
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road
Tacoma Owner Says, “Why the Poor 4th-Gen Taco Resale Values?" Another Says, "I’d Say the Market Realizes It’s a Throwaway Truck, Not a Longterm Keeper Expected to Go 400K Without Major Issues”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 4th-gen Toyota Tacoma a "throwaway truck"? Owners are shocked by poor resale values, pointing to 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-Roads with 13k miles selling for $38,400. The legendary 400k-mile reliability is now in question on the Taco Nation page.
Tesla Cybertruck & Chevy Silverado
A Chevy Silverado 2500 Owner Says, “I’m Thinking About Getting a Tesla Cybertruck For My Construction Job; Maintenance & Fuel For the Chevy Is Getting Expensive”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Silverado owner shares that he’s considering replacing his diesel truck with a Cybertruck for his construction job. He adds that the main reason for the switch is that he believes the Cybertruck will be more reliable and cheaper to operate.
The 2025 RAV4 XSE Hybrid is class-leading, yet will soon be replaced
Toyota Must Be Uniquely To Replace the 2025 RAV4 Hybrid Since It Is Clearly at the Top of Its Segment - Here’s Why Toyota Is Updating the Top Seller In Its Class
By John Goreham on
We had a chance to test drive a current-generation 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid at the Factory that builds them, and it seems obvious that Toyota has lost its marbles. How can you improve upon this vehicle?! Two ways, actually.
Chevy Equinox EV getting brakes inspected
My 2025 Equinox EV Has Less Than 10k miles and The Dealer Wants to Charge Me Almost $1,000 to Fix a Brake Squeal
By Chris Johnston on
Looks like car dealer tried to charge about $1,000 for a common brake problem that owners can fix themselves using a technique that all EV owners should learn.
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally benefits from the addition of Michelin CrossClimate2 tires
I Thought EV Crossovers Were Harsh Off Pavement, but the Michelin CrossClimate2 Tires On a 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Proved Me Wrong
By John Goreham on
We have tested the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally on and off pavement. Here’s why the Michelin CrossClimate2 tires were what we found most interesting.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Dog Permanently Stained His Truck’s Stainless Steel With Its Drool – Adds, “I Used Turtle Wax Chrome Polish to Remove The Stain and Made Things Worse”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims that his dog drooled on his truck and ended up leaving a permanent stain on the stainless steel exterior. However, when the owner attempted to clean the stain with Turtle Wax Chrome Polish, the situation got even worse.
2012 Toyota Tacoma
I’m Ready To Sell This 2012 Toyota Tacoma, Not Even the Japanese Specialists Can Figure It Out
By Denis Flierl on
Is this 2012 Toyota Tacoma's overheating and coolant loss a ghost? The dealer says it's a head gasket issue, but owner Noah Emch says the problem disappears in cool weather. Even specialists are stumped. What's the real problem with this Tacoma?
2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2
Well I Started My 2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Up At Home Depot, and the Truck Let Me Know it Wasn’t Able to Shift. I Had To Get Her Towed an Hour and a Half Away
By Denis Flierl on
Trevor's 2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 refused to shift at Home Depot. A night-ending tow for a brand-new truck. What went wrong and crippled this brand-new ZR2? Here's the full story on the ZR2 and what Chevy Silverado owners need to know. 
Green SUV driving on a city street with modern buildings and trees in background.
I Successfully Installed A VHF/UHF Amateur Radio In My 2026 Rivian R1T By Creating A Custom Hood-Mounted Antenna And Accessing 12-Volt Power From The Firewall Distribution Panel
By Noah Washington on
The quiet cabin of the Rivian R1T is perfect for radio operation, but where do you put the antenna when the truck has an aluminum body and a power tonneau cover? This ham operator's ingenious DIY solution provides the roadmap.
Electric pickup truck charging in a driveway, connected to a wall-mounted charger in a garage.
I Charged My Chevy Silverado EV At A 400kW Hyper Charger, And It Added 94kWh In Just 26 Minutes, Three Times Faster Than My Tesla Model Y On The Same Station
By Noah Washington on
A Chevy Silverado EV owner plugged into a 400kW hypercharger and shattered the performance expectations set by older EVs. The truck inhaled 94kWh in just 26 minutes, revealing the brutal truth about Tesla's aging charging curve.
Blue electric truck with a trailer parked at an EV charging station near a convenience store.
I Towed 10,000 Pounds With My Chevy Silverado EV Across Alberta And Discovered Super Cruise Works Flawlessly With A Trailer, But My Range Dropped To Just 124 Miles
By Noah Washington on
One driver towed over 22,000 pounds with a Chevy Silverado EV across Alberta and discovered a shocking truth about electric hauling. Find out why the brutal physics of EV towing crushed his range to just 124 miles.
Black pickup truck parked in a lot near a shopping center on a sunny day.
I Purchased A 2025 Toyota Tundra SR Double Cab 4x4 For Under $40,000 And Found The Base Model Offers Everything I Need Without The Financial Burden Of Monthly Payments
By Noah Washington on
While others spend $70,000 on a truck with years of payments, one Toyota Tundra buyer found his secret to wealth. Discover how the base model financial trick allowed him to buy a brand-new 4x4 Tundra for under $40,000.
2016 Highlander LE Plus
I Bought a 2016 Toyota Highlander with 129K, and the Prior Owner Must Have Been a Toyota Dealer’s Nightmare, Or Maybe I’m Dreaming?
By Denis Flierl on
Robert bought a 2016 Highlander LE Plus with a flawless 129k-mile maintenance record. He found a unicorn. Is he dreaming? Now, he's looking for the best minor updates for his new ride. He's already getting CarPlay. What should he do next?
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “It’s a Futuristic Chrome-Plated Dumpster Designed On an Apple II By a Stoned Elon Musk, But Requires Less Maintenance Than a Goldfish”
By Denis Flierl on
A Cybertruck owner knows it's a "futuristic chrome-plated dumpster," but he doesn't care. He says it goes from 0 to 60 in 2.5 seconds and has "less maintenance than a goldfish." Find out why this rolling trapezoidal toaster is an unbeatable daily driver.
2020 Honda CR-V
2020 Honda CR-V Owner Says, “The Dealer Is Threatening Me With a $175 Inspection Fee For An AC Leak That Is Caused By a Recall Issue”
By Denis Flierl on
A CR-V owner's AC is weak, and he suspects a recall-related issue with the compressor seal. Can a Honda dealer charge him a $175 inspection fee to look? One owner was threatened with a fee; another time, he paid nothing. What Honda owners need to know.
2022 Tesla Model 3
Tesla Buyer Says, “I Was Supposed To Take Delivery of This Model 3 and the Dealer Said It Got Sent Back, I Think They Lied To Me and Sold It To Someone Else"
By Denis Flierl on
Should a car buyer run from the dealership or toward the Tesla of her dreams? Vanessa's about to pay for a car with a hidden accident history after her first one "disappeared." Liars and dodgy deals—should she take the risk? What car buyers need to know. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Claims Tesla is Throttling His Supercharger Speed In Order To Limit His Free Supercharger Usage – Adds, “Charger Cuts Off Multiple Times During a Charging Session”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A few Cybertruck owners are claiming that Tesla is intentionally disrupting their supercharging sessions to discourage them from using their free supercharger access frequently. One owner says supercharging has been a constant headache.
1998 Toyota 4Runner
My 1998 Toyota 4Runner Has 330K Miles On It, I Always Said I Would Drive It Until the Wheels Fell Off, Pretty Sure That’s Not Gonna Happen
By Denis Flierl on
A 1998 Toyota 4Runner with 330,000 miles is garage-kept and cherished. This "mulch getter" is a rolling testament to lasting quality. Despite numerous offers, Tracy refuses to sell. She's a keeper—the wheels aren't falling off anytime soon.
White car parked in a lot near a lake, surrounded by trees and other vehicles.
I Test Drove The Chinese-Built Zeekr 7X For One Hour And Found Its Quiet Cabin And Lane Centering Technology Outperformed My Volkswagen Golf R
By Noah Washington on
After trading his performance hatchback for a test drive in a Chinese-built Zeekr 7X, one driver was forced to admit a shocking truth. The new challenger to German engineering had a quieter cabin and "flawless" lane centering.
Red car driving on a road beside a lake, with a city skyline in the background.
I Tested My Tesla Model 3's Cabin Overheat Protection Without A/C In 100-Degree Texas Heat And Found It Consistently Drops Interior Temperature From 130°F To 110°F With Minimal Battery Use
By Noah Washington on
Your car's interior can hit 160°F in the summer, but does venting the windows actually help? This systematic test of the Model 3 reveals the hidden flaw in passive cooling while demonstrating how Tesla's simple fan system prevents the damage.
Red car driving on a winding road through a scenic forested landscape.
I Bought A Used Tesla Model S Plaid That Made Me Sick For Weeks From Hidden Mold, And Even After Finding Water In The Battery Pack, Tesla Denied My Buyback Request
By Noah Washington on
After buying a used Tesla Model S Plaid directly from the manufacturer, one owner was sick for weeks from hidden mold, a problem Tesla knew about. Discover why this warranty horror story, which included water found in the high-voltage battery.
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
2023 Chevy Tahoe Owner Says, "I’m Ditching My Twice-Failed Tahoe, I’m Not Willing To Risk My Family While They Figure It Out. I’m Getting a Lexus GX 550"
By Denis Flierl on
Robbie's new Chevy Tahoe engine failed twice—once on the highway with his family. GM refused to help, and Lemon Law attorneys are overwhelmed with GM cases. He's trading it for a Lexus GX 550. Will GM build reliable cars again?
Close-up of Tesla Model Y's cracked windshield near a red frame with visible reflection of a person holding a phone. The tone suggests mild damage and concern.
I Thought My Tesla Model Y Windshield Repair Would Be $650, But Safelite Raised It to $1450 After Insisting on Camera Calibration
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as a simple rock chip turned into a costly lesson for a Tesla Model Y owner, where hidden calibration fees and delays revealed just how complicated “fixing glass” has become in today’s high-tech cars.
A person crouches in front of a silver Chevrolet Blazer EV on a road. They are focused on the front grille, with a road and another vehicle visible behind.
I Only Made It to 2,000 Miles With My Chevrolet Blazer EV Before It Shut Down While I Was Driving, Now the Dealer Says There’s Metal in the Rear Differential Fluid
By Aram Krajekian on
Chevrolet’s Blazer EV was supposed to be a smooth entry into electric ownership, but this driver’s experience at just 2,000 miles raises questions about whether GM’s newest EV is ready for the road.
2000 Toyota Tacoma engine with sludge
I Thought I Scored a Great Deal On This 2000 Toyota Tacoma, I Drove Home From MD to NJ, No Issues, and Then Did a Simple Valve Gasket, How Cooked Am I?
By Denis Flierl on
"Sludge an inch thick!" Nate's 2000 Toyota Tacoma deal he drove from Maryland to NJ just got way less sweet. A "simple" valve job revealed a nasty surprise. Is his Prerunner cooked, or is there a solution to his problem?
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 charges up at at a Tesla Supercharger location
Hyundai Clearly Demonstrates That the U.S. Didn’t Need Federal EV Subsidies After All By Slashing 2026 Prices For its Top-Selling EV, the Outstanding Ioniq 5
By John Goreham on
In a move that virtually had to happen, Hyundai has chosen to go first among automakers and slash its battery-electric vehicle prices to about the same level they were at when now ended federal tax subsidies for EVs were factored in.
GMC Sierra EV with tonneau cover
I Saved $720 on My GMC Sierra EV Tonneau Cover by Stacking GM Points and a 25% Discount from MyGMC App, Here’s How
By Chris Johnston on
By using techniques like stacking, vehicle owners are unlocking hidden savings on parts and service from automakers’ rewards programs.
A black GMC Hummer EV truck with chrome accents and large tires is parked in a driveway. Sunlight reflects off the polished surface, creating a bold and powerful look.
I’ve Been Driving the GMC Hummer EV While My Sierra EV Is in the Shop, and If It Didn’t Cost Double My Truck I Would Get One in a Heartbeat
By Aram Krajekian on
A Hummer EV loaner turned a service visit into three unforgettable weeks, and reminded a Sierra EV owner why going back to gas feels like losing more than horsepower.
Red Ford Explorer ST parked in driveway next to black Ram truck.
My 2021 Explorer ST Has Been At The Dealer For 2.5 Weeks With A Burning Oil Smell, And Now I'm Told The Turbo Oil Feed Tube Is On 2-Month Backorder As My 100K Warranty Expires
By Noah Washington on
One Ford Explorer ST owner is facing the ultimate automotive heartbreak as his vehicle breaks down just 1,500 miles before its 100K warranty expires. This warranty horror story reveals the single biggest danger of performance car ownership.
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